MWB wrote:So Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout was mentioned, and go me wondering... what are the best Oatmeal Stouts? Samuel Smiths is #1 on my list. I've hard Barney Flats, but it was a long time ago, need to have again. Had one last week that I've now now forgotten the name of. Rogue is good. Any other favorites?

For those that missed out on KBS in March, Founders recently released Backwoods Bastard. It's their bourbon barrel aged version of dirty bastard, and is absolutely phenomenal. It's available in the Pittsburgh area now.

UVM2003 wrote:For those that missed out on KBS in March, Founders recently released Backwoods Bastard. It's their bourbon barrel aged version of dirty bastard, and is absolutely phenomenal. It's available in the Pittsburgh area now.

Nice, will be on the lookout for that.

Had Black Boss Porter tonight. Very light in color for a porter... almost auburn. Licorice tone to it as well. Not my favorite.

UVM2003 wrote:For those that missed out on KBS in March, Founders recently released Backwoods Bastard. It's their bourbon barrel aged version of dirty bastard, and is absolutely phenomenal. It's available in the Pittsburgh area now.

UVM2003 wrote:For those that missed out on KBS in March, Founders recently released Backwoods Bastard. It's their bourbon barrel aged version of dirty bastard, and is absolutely phenomenal. It's available in the Pittsburgh area now.

I can never find the founders I want in the Philly area

Philly is arguably the best beer city in the country for craft. As for the limited founders, it's probably just as difficult to get in Philly as it is here in Pittsburgh but I'd think a place like Monks or Capones would have a lot of founders stuff, be it limited or year round. Good luck!

But since you questioned my logic: its the Only place outside of NorCal that gets Pliny the younger on release as well as constant barrels of Elder. Cantillon? Yep, all the time. Only place outside of Greensboro Bend that gets Hill Farmstead. Heady topper too. Good luck finding that outside of the cannery.

San Fran is probably the only city in the country that could compete with the distribution that Philly sees.

UVM2003 wrote:For those that missed out on KBS in March, Founders recently released Backwoods Bastard. It's their bourbon barrel aged version of dirty bastard, and is absolutely phenomenal. It's available in the Pittsburgh area now.

I can never find the founders I want in the Philly area

Philly is arguably the best beer city in the country for craft. As for the limited founders, it's probably just as difficult to get in Philly as it is here in Pittsburgh but I'd think a place like Monks or Capones would have a lot of founders stuff, be it limited or year round. Good luck!

I guess more specifically, I can never find the founders I want in the beer stores near my house in south jersey. God forbid I put out any effort :lol:

UVM2003 wrote:I said arguably - and personally it's EASILY the best craft city.

I don't think you can make a case for any city. It's a stupid thing to argue and even try to crown a "best place to get craft beer." So much craft is local that you're missing out if you only try what gets distributed to one city.

My sister is bringing some Switchback Ale down from Vermont at Christmas. Apparently it's a very popular beer up there, but they've only ever had it on taps. They started bottling 22 oz bottles and she bought a case to bring. Anyone ever try it?